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Guardiola sidesteps inquiries regarding his future, reiterating he has discussed it multiple times before.
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The manager of City is under contract at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2027.
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Club executives have officially approached Guardiola to discuss his plans for the 2026-27 season.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has refrained from providing new insights about his future at the club, saying he has already addressed the matter many times in the past.
The 55-year-old currently has a contract with Manchester City that lasts until the end of the 2026-27 season, having signed a two-and-a-half-year extension in November 2024 during what he described as his toughest coaching period.
However, City executives have recently formally approached Guardiola about his intentions for the final year of his contract, as director of football Hugo Viana and others plan for all possible scenarios with the season’s conclusion nearing.
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Guardiola: I have previously addressed my future
During a press conference leading up to Manchester City’s recent 4-0 win against Liverpool in the FA Cup, Guardiola was asked if anyone at the club had sought clarification on his future plans.
Staying true to his reserved nature, the City manager responded, “I’ve spoken about it in the past, yes.”
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When further pressed on whether the club had directly asked for his plans, he added: “I have talked about that many, many times before.”
Context Surrounding Guardiola’s Future
Since the beginning of the year, Guardiola has faced numerous inquiries regarding his future, amid a growing belief in Premier League circles that he may be more likely to leave City at the end of this season.
Enzo Maresca is regarded as the leading candidate to fill Guardiola’s role, having reportedly engaged in preliminary discussions with the club’s leadership regarding taking over the position at the Etihad Stadium.
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City appears to be at ease regarding the situation, with contingency plans already in motion, including a shortlist of five potential candidates for the role should Guardiola decide to leave this summer.
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Despite ongoing speculation, Guardiola has publicly affirmed his full commitment to the role, expressing excitement about the potential to continue the club’s rebuilding process under Viana with a young and ambitious squad that could potentially lose up to 12 players this summer.
Guardiola has been at the helm of Manchester City since 2016, leading the club to six Premier League titles, a first UEFA Champions League, and a historic domestic treble, solidifying his status as the greatest manager in the club’s history. Whether his tenure will extend into an 11th season remains the most significant question surrounding the Etihad Stadium.